Corrosion Engineer (Ops)

Energy Transfer•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The Corrosion Engineer reports to the Sr. Manager of Corrosion Services. This position involves diverse involvement in all corrosion control related aspects of the company’s business. This position requires travel to field locations and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Graduate engineer with BS in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical or Petroleum engineering with 5-7 years’ experience in corrosion prevention and control programs for hazardous liquid and/or gas transmission and plant assets preferred.
Experience desirable in pipeline operations, pipeline design, and pipeline integrity corrosion control issues, pipeline assessment and, PHMSA and State Code requirements and compliance
The position requires a candidate with excellent oral and written communication skills.
A highly developed ability with PC’s and office computer software is required.
Must be a self-starter and self-motivator, with the ability to perform effectively with minimal supervision
The Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3-6 years of relevant job related experience
The Sr. Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6-10 years of relevant job related experience.

Nice To Haves

NACE Certification Preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides technical support for Corrosion Managers, Corrosion Specialists, Corrosion Technicians, Corrosion Engineers, Engineering/Construction/Project Managers/Encroachments, and Operations with corrosion control technical guidance/training, pipeline assessments, evaluation, corrosion control designs
Assists in the management of Company Corrosion Control SOPs covering internal, external, design, mitigation, compliance, and defect evaluations
Involved in performing root cause failure investigations on pipeline failures and develops programs for preventing future failures
Assists with communication and management of PHMSA remedial work plans, regulatory interaction, and related activities
Keep up-to-date on latest proposed federal pipeline regulations and recommend changes to company SOPs operating practices and programs
Evaluates corrosion control related data and performance metrics, maintains reports and monitoring of key performance indicators
Provides technical expertise and guidance to Corrosion Services, and Operations and Engineering for the design, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the Company’s corrosion control/cathodic protection assets.
Participates in new pipeline/facility design and commissioning. Assists in the preparation of designs for facility modifications and incorporation of new equipment. Is able to facilitate installation including modifications to designs to meet functional requirements. Is able to coordinate and provide leadership in the commissioning of significant facilities involving multiple groups including vendors, suppliers, engineering design and construction, Corrosion Services and Area personnel.
Provide technical support related to external corrosion control monitoring and mitigation with in-depth knowledge of rectifiers, test points, bonds, close interval survey, current demand, AC interference, etc.
Cathodic protection system design and installation to include impressed current and galvanic anode systems; deep and shallow anode groundbeds
Cathodic protection and AC testing to include interference testing, evaluation, and mitigation
Provide technical support related to internal corrosion monitoring and mitigation with in-depth knowledge of internal corrosion coupons, internal corrosion sampling and analysis and use of internal corrosion inhibitors and biocides.
Provide technical support related to atmospheric corrosion monitoring and mitigation to include coating inspections, coating failure investigations and re-coating/painting specifications, management and oversight
Identifies potential issues with company procedures written to comply with state and federal regulations and department technical policies and practices. Trains field personnel and corrosion specialists, and implements procedures; monitors field activities for compliance with procedures through daily contact, reports, summaries and periodic inspections.
Develops, supports and enforces the department technical policies and procedures that are used to maintain and operate the pipeline systems. Evaluates how procedures impact field manpower, employee safety, materials, equipment and expenses in order to meet requirements and the desired level of reliability and performance.
Designs and develops raining materials that instruct and verify the knowledge of Area technical personnel. Shares this material across the Company and participates as an instructor. Provides this material in a way that supports and satisfies the requirements of the Employee Qualification Program.
Assists in the development of the annual O&M and capital budgets for the Operations department. This involves: providing input and feedback to Areas on maintenance work scopes, reviewing or developing cost estimates, analyzing the feasibility of proposed solutions and suggesting innovative alternatives, and ensuring the equipment specified is state-of-the-art and best fulfills the intended purpose. Assists the Area in the preparation of capital budget projects and supports the projects through final approval and completion.
Participates in new pipeline and facility design and commissioning. Assists in the preparation of designs for facility modifications and incorporation of new equipment. Facilitates installation including modifications to designs to meet functional requirements. Coordinates and provides leadership in the commissioning of significant facilities involving multiple groups including vendors, suppliers, engineering design and construction, Corrosion Services, and Area personnel.